Life After GLP-1s - Anyone Else?

[SaladBeer660]

Same dwelling. Same offspring. Different me.

I'm currently in maintenance mode, not actively taking the GLP-1 anymore. But during the year I used it, I managed to drop around 70 lbs, and honestly, I feel like a totally new guy!

Happy Holidays to everyone!

 

[goal-weight-or-bust]

You looked great both before and after, but what an incredible change! Would you mind sharing more about being completely off the medication? When did you decide to stop? How did you go about stopping? And how's it been maintaining your weight without it? I'm really curious! Xx

 

[Driftwood_99]

Awesome progress!

 

[Ratched_00]

Impressive work! You look fantastic and much younger!

 

[MetabolicMindset]

It's incredible how much bigger people's smiles become! It shows not only physical change but inner happiness.

 

[ZepBoundAndDown]

You're not just beautiful, but also incredibly attractive. Congratulations on your success!

 

[Lab_Lurker]

Gorgeous! Congratulations

 

[BellyFlat]

Congrats! Such a wonderful transformation!

 

[SaladBeer660]

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate all the kind words.

 

[goal-weight-or-bust]

Stunning!

 

[Driftwood_99]

You look amazing in both pictures! Happy Christmas

 

[Ratched_00]

You radiate youthfulness!

 

[MetabolicMindset]

That’s exactly what I'm shooting for! I also have a toddler to chase after, very excited to be on this path. You look fantastic! How goes the maintenance, and what have you found to be most effective?

 

[ZepBoundAndDown]

You look incredible, congrats!

 

[SaladBeer660]

When did you decide to stop? How did you go about stopping? And how's it been maintaining your weight without it?

I stopped completely about 3 months ago. I tapered down very slowly, decreasing my dose every 2 weeks. Maintenance has been... challenging. The hunger definitely comes back, but I'm trying to focus on mindful eating and exercise.

 

[BellyFlat]

This gives me so much hope to start! You look great!

 

[Ratched_00]

Maintenance has been... challenging. The hunger definitely comes back, but I'm trying to focus on mindful eating and exercise.

That's a common experience. Some people find that a lower maintenance dose, spaced further apart, helps manage that hunger without the side effects of a full dose. Have you considered that?

 

[Lab_Lurker]

I've read about a lot of people feeling 'lost' after stopping these meds. It's good to know I'm not the only one who worries about it. I appreciate you sharing your experience @SaladBeer660!

 

[goal-weight-or-bust]

I'm scared the hunger will come back with a vengeance! I'm only a few months in, but @Ratched_00's suggestion of a maintenance dose sounds smart... I guess I'll see how I'm doing when I get there.

 

[peanut_dabblerxo]

Same thing hit me after a few months. Papaya enzymes aren't cutting it. Really looking for what actually works because it's getting old.